Teton Ridge is hiring: Editor in Fort Worth
Teton Ridge - Fort Worth, TX, United States, 76102
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WHO WE ARE:
Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, lifestyle, and equine culture, dedicated to growing the world of the American West to new fans. Our content and events engage a broad community of fans while preserving the traditions and legacy of the American West.
From large-scale events like The American Rodeo and The Performance Horseman to The Cowboy Channel, short films, digital and print media, and social-first content, Teton Ridge tells the stories of the rich culture of the American West. Join us in shaping the future of Western sports and entertainment!
WHO YOU ARE:
This role is responsible for both pre-production and post-production editing across a variety of programming, including news, talk shows, sports highlights, docu-series, and music-based productions. The Editor will also play a critical role in media management, team leadership, and coordination with multiple departments to ensure high-quality content delivery for The Cowboy Channel and other Teton Ridge properties.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Editing & Production
- Edit video content for television broadcasts, ensuring seamless storytelling, pacing, and visual appeal
- Pre-Production Editing: Create b-roll packages, montages, short-form interviews, and featurettes for various shows, including news, talk, and sports content
- Post-Production Editing: Edit long-form broadcast content such as biographical features, episodic docu-series, and music-based shows
- Cut and arrange footage, apply graphics, insert sound effects, and enhance audio for final production
- Work closely with producers, directors, and writers to execute creative visions
- Maintain brand consistency and style across all projects
- Ensure consistency in storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics across all content types
Media Management
- Ingest, archive, and organize media from various sources to facilitate ease of access, optimize storage space, and preserve valuable media assets
- Collaborate with engineers and ingest teams on media retrieval, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining efficient workflows
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Advocate for the editing team by ensuring schedules are manageable and align with daily and long-term production needs
- Lead discussions on workflow improvements, editing techniques, and aesthetic enhancements
- Coordinate team efforts on large-scale productions (e.g., 100 Rodeos in 100 Days) to maximize quality within short turnaround times
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Act as a key media management team member, participating in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with engineering, IT, production, and promotional teams to refine media handling processes
- Work closely with producers and senior producers to maintain and optimize editing workflows for upcoming productions and broadcasts
- Collaborate with the control room and field crews to manage footage captured from live rodeo events, studio recordings, and post-show exports
- Communicate with graphics, sound, and post-production teams to align editing with final production requirements
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to software, file formats, and rendering processes
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 3+ years professional experience in pre/post production
- Strong understanding of rodeo and Western sports, with experience producing high-energy, engaging live events
- Proven experience in video editing for broadcast, digital media, or sports production
- Proficiency in industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
- Strong understanding of media organization, archiving best practices, and storage management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in live sports, news, or documentary production is a plus
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Teton Ridge we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Teton Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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